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When Traveling in China

For dialing Chinese numbers, you should know the country code of China and the area code of each city, and for postal delivery, you need to know the zip codes in different places of the country.
 China Post is the official and basic postal service establishment in the country. You can mail a letter, a postcard or a parcel through the post offices to destinations home and abroad.
 In China, due to the different network service systems, most cell phones bought in foreign countries cannot be used. Visitors are suggested purchasing or renting cell phones to make communications more convenient.
 Learn basic procedures for dialing China from abroad, dialing within the country and calling foreign destinations from China.
 This part offers some useful numbers; you'd better have a copy of them. Thus, when you happen to meet emergencies in the country, you can call for help.
 The internet access in China is generally convenient in cities. The internet penetration rate is up to 42%.
Multiple Unit Train in China
Fast Multiple Unit Train
Have delicious food in a Chinese restaurant
Have Delicious Food in a Chinese Restaurant

Transportation is also a frequently asked question. Many visitors hope they can figure out the transport conditions of their destinations. In this section, you can get acquainted with Chinese civil aviation, urban transportation, and the developing situations of the country's highway, railway and waterway, and traffic safety.
 


Chinese people prefer to greet with each other in the way of saying 'Have you had a meal?'. This nation attaches much importance to dining. Therefore, dining is one of the hottest topics during chatting. Thousands of years' culinary culture makes this nation a gourmet country. Here is a section introducing what to eat, where to eat and offering a very practical bilingual menu to you.
Shopping in a Jade Store
Shopping in a Jade Store
Hotels in China
Neat Hotel Room
 
Chinese art works like porcelain, embroidery, jade ware and painting are very popular at home and abroad. As a visitor, you may want to buy something as souvenirs. However, you should be careful with the shopping trap. This section provides you the tips of what to buy, where to buy and how to bargain and the like.
 Accommodation is a very important link of a journey. Without a good rest, you would not enjoy yourself very much. Before reserving a room in a hotel, you should know what it is like and what kind of room you need. To assure a good experience during your travel, here gives you some tips of hotel terms and description of hotels and services.
 During a trip, to encounter an emergency is inevitable. Once something unexpected happens, do not be frightened. Keep in mind of some useful telephone numbers, which will help you deal with these cases.

Related Information: China Tour Packages

- Last updated on Apr. 14, 2021 -
Questions & Answers on When Traveling in China
Asked by JEEVA from CHINA | Feb. 08, 2021 19:20Reply
Can i send my used toys (Baby Toy cars, Paino, toys) to India? which is the cheapest courier service
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Answered by Joyce | Feb. 14, 2021 16:05
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Yes, you can. You can choose the SAL mail of China post.
Asked by Oscar Lang from CHINA | Mar. 10, 2020 00:39Reply
How much would it cost per kg to Dubai?
I would like to send a parcel from Lingang to Dubai. Its electronic goods my personal items to Dubai.
Amount of 40 kg
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Answered by Joan from CANADA | Mar. 10, 2020 18:27
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Well, I need to tell you that, the maximum shouldn't be exceed 30kg for packages.
Asked by Gaza from AUSTRALIA | Mar. 11, 2019 06:59Reply
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Answered by Daniel from MALAYSIA | Mar. 11, 2019 17:53
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2019-03-03 07:56

Plan to sail, plan flight number CZ321, scheduled departure time 21:00

According to the latest information, the parcel may be in the transit and you need to wait for another few days.
Asked by Ronald from ETHIOPIA | May. 10, 2017 07:02Reply
can i take an alchohol that i will buy from the duty free store when i exit from china?
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Answered by Bonnie from USA | May. 12, 2017 01:26
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Yes, you can. Just keep the receipt of that duty free store. :)
Asked by didier manganese from FRANCE | Sep. 19, 2016 08:17Reply
Perhaps I will go work in China. But I do not know where exactely. I know it is in North China.
May I use internet connection to communicate with my family with whatapps or Skype ? with a local mobile ? and also with my laptop?
Thank you of your answer

Kind regard
Didier
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Answered by Bloor from NEW ZEALAND | Sep. 19, 2016 21:13
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As I know, both Whatsapps and Skype can be used in the country no matter on mobile phone or laptop.
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